Women Employment Statistics in TRNC 2019
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What is the employment rate of women in the TRNC as of 2019?

  • 28.9%
  • 51.3%
  • 39.7% (correct)
  • 17.9%

What percentage of women with higher education are employed according to the data?

  • 72.7% (correct)
  • 25.4%
  • 61.6%
  • 39.7%

What is the total employment rate in the agriculture sector mentioned?

  • 19.4% (correct)
  • 54.9%
  • 6.1%
  • 16.6%

In which sector do women predominantly work according to the data?

<p>Service (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported percentage of female senior managers in companies?

<p>5.4% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall percentage of the gender pay gap?

<p>7.7% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group experiences the highest gender pay gap among vocational high school graduates?

<p>28.8% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the average length of stay in the working life for women?

<p>19.0 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women in the non-agricultural sector lack social security?

<p>24.7% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of full-time employees are women?

<p>21.9% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the employment rate of men in the 25-49 age group as of 2018?

<p>90.4% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of wages in the non-public sector, men generally earn what compared to women in similar positions?

<p>Higher wages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the 1.5 billion people living in absolute poverty are women?

<p>70% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unemployment rate for women in TRNC?

<p>8.0% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current representation rate of women in the parliament?

<p>17.24% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must women generally achieve compared to men to find a job, according to the content?

<p>Higher qualifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in life expectancy at birth between women and men in Turkey?

<p>5.4 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population over the age of 25 is illiterate for females in Turkey?

<p>8.5% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the healthy life expectancy for men in Turkey according to the 2016-2018 statistical results?

<p>59.9 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average age of marriage for men according to the marriage statistics from 2019?

<p>27.9 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which province has the highest average age at first marriage for women?

<p>Tunceli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the TRNC, what percentage of the illiterate population is composed of men?

<p>26.8% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the labor force participation rate for employed individuals aged 15 and over?

<p>47.4% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the healthy life expectancy for women in Turkey?

<p>56.8 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage decrease in women heads of state from 2017 to 2019?

<p>0.8% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As of 2019, what is the rate of female Members of Parliament (MPs) globally?

<p>24.3% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country ranks 130th among 153 countries in terms of gender equality according to the World Economic Forum 2020 Gender Equality Report?

<p>Turkey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women experience physical violence according to the content provided?

<p>39% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant effect of low education on women mentioned in the content?

<p>Lower participation in political life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the statistics on violence against women, what percentage represents emotional violence?

<p>40% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major obstacle for illiterate women as mentioned in the content?

<p>Health service awareness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What economic violence is experienced by 37% of women?

<p>Being unable to work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of femicides were committed in residences and derelict buildings?

<p>72.8% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of women who receive maternity benefits globally?

<p>41% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following causes of death had the highest percentage for women in 2018?

<p>Circulatory system diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the labor force participation rate for women globally as of 2019?

<p>63% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Fortune 500 companies have female CEOs?

<p>6.6% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of AI and data analytics professionals who are women?

<p>26% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country ranks highest in social equality according to the report?

<p>Iceland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many years are estimated to reach social equality if current conditions persist?

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Disadvantaged groups

Individuals whose economic status, gender, ethnic and linguistic origins, or other personal characteristics place them at a disadvantage in society.

Healthy life expectancy

Statistics show that men tend to have a longer healthy life expectancy, despite women generally living longer.

Life expectancy difference

The difference in life expectancy at birth between men and women, with women typically living longer.

Literacy rates by gender

In Turkey, male literacy rates are significantly higher than female literacy rates.

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Female labor force participation

The percentage of the population aged 15 and over who are employed, indicating economic participation.

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Average age of marriage

In Turkey, the average age of marriage is 25 for women and 27.9 for men.

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Women's limited public sphere

A situation where women's participation in public life may be restricted due to societal norms or other reasons.

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Education completion rate

The percentage of the population aged 25 and over who have completed at least one level of education.

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Women's Employment Rate

The percentage of women who are employed compared to the total number of women of working age.

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Men's Employment Rate

The percentage of men who are employed compared to the total number of men of working age.

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Duration of Employment

The average number of years a person is expected to participate in the labor force during their lifetime.

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Women's Managerial Roles

The percentage of businesses where female managers hold a majority of leadership positions.

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Women Entrepreneurship

The percentage of women who are entrepreneurs compared to the total number of women in the country.

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Gender Wage Gap

The difference in average earnings between men and women at various education levels.

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Women's Ownership in Companies

The proportion of companies owned by women, highlighting women's involvement in business ownership.

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Women's Employment Sectors

The sectors of the economy where women are more likely to be employed, indicating their typical workplace areas.

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Gender Pay Gap

The percentage of the difference between men's and women's average earnings, expressed as a percentage of men's earnings.

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Gender Pay Gap at Different Education Levels

The difference in pay between men and women even when they have the same level of education and experience.

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Women's Need for Higher Qualifications

The situation where women need to be more qualified than men for the same job.

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Women and Poverty

The trend of women disproportionately bearing the burden of poverty in the world.

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Unemployment Rate Difference by Gender (TRNC)

The difference in unemployment rates between men and women, with higher rates for women.

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Women's Representation in Parliament (TRNC)

The percentage of women holding seats in the parliament, representing women's political participation.

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Gender Inequality in Wealth Distribution

The unequal distribution of income and wealth, with men holding significantly more wealth than women.

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Gender Inequality in Social Security

The lack of equal access to social security and benefits for women compared to men.

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Social Status

The overall value or worth placed on an individual within society. It's determined by factors like social status, education, job, income, and ownership.

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Turkey's Ranking in the Gender Equality Report

Women's political participation in Turkey is limited, leading to a lower ranking in the 2020 Gender Equality Report.

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Low Status of Women

A serious issue where women are prevented from participating fully in education, work, and political life, leading to limited rights and opportunities.

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Violence Against Women

Discrimination against women based on traditional beliefs and practices that restrict their freedom and rights.

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Education and Health Services for Women

The tendency for women with lower education levels to benefit less from health services due to lack of awareness or limited decision-making power.

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Economic Violence Against Women

The act of harming women through actions like preventing them from working, controlling their spending, or taking away their income.

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Honor Killings

A practice that aims to control women's bodies and lives through honor-based killings, demonstrating the most extreme form of discrimination and violation of their human rights.

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Educated Women Against Female Genital Mutilation

The act of restricting female genital mutilation, demonstrating a positive outcome of education for women.

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Leading Causes of Death in 2018

In 2018, circulatory system diseases were the leading cause of death, followed by cancer, and respiratory system diseases. Women were more likely to die from circulatory system diseases than men.

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Women in AI and Data Analytics

According to the United Nations Women, women make up only 26% of the AI and data analytics workforce worldwide.

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Unequal Inheritance Laws

In 39 countries, boys and girls don't receive equal inheritance rights.

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Most Socially Equal Countries

The top 5 countries with the highest social equality are Iceland, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, and Nicaragua.

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Least Socially Equal Countries

The top 5 countries with the lowest social equality are Yemen, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, and Chad.

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Time to Achieve Social Equality

Based on current trends, it will take 99.5 years to reach global social equality.

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Firearms in Femicide

More than half of murders of women are committed with firearms, and 83% of those guns are unlicensed. This indicates a high rate of illegal firearms used in these crimes.

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Study Notes

Disadvantaged Groups

  • Defined by UNESCO as individuals whose economic status, gender, ethnic, and linguistic origins place them below average in social and economic cohesion.

Gender

  • Discussing disadvantages of being a man is difficult, but women face different challenges.
  • In traditional and modern societies, women's public roles may be limited for various reasons.

Women's Demographics

  • Globally, women represent over half the world's population.
  • In Turkey, women constitute 49.8% of the population.
  • Projection from December 31st, 2018 data shows 45.9% of the population in the TRNC are women.

Life Expectancy

  • In Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), women have an average life expectancy of 84.0 years and men, 81.3 years.
  • The difference is 2.7 years.
  • In Turkey, women live 81.0 years, men, 75.6 years.
  • Difference between genders in Turkey: 5.4 years.

Healthy Life Span

  • Defined as years a person of a given age expects to live without health issues limiting daily activities.
  • In Turkey (2016-2018), men's healthy life expectancy exceeded women's by 3.1 years.

Education

  • In Turkey (2018), 89.5% of those aged 25 and over have completed at least one level of education.
  • 95.5% of men and 83.6% of women have completed education.
  • Illiteracy rate for males is 1.6%, females 8.5%
  • 18.8% of men and 14.2% of women have graduated from higher education.
  • Related data from TRNC was provided for illiterate populations: 73.2% of women and 26.8% of men are illiterate in this region.

Women in Marriage Statistics (2019)

  • Average age for women at marriage: 25 years, men: 27.9 years.
  • Province with highest age at first marriage for women: Tunceli (27.6 years), men: (30.8 years)
  • Provinces with lowest ages at first marriage for women: Ağrı (21.9 years)), for men:Şanlıurfa and Afyonkarahisar (25.9 years).
  • In TRNC: Married men aged 15-19: 8%, 7% for women. Married men 20-39: 17.5%, 22.9% for women.

Female Labor Force Participation

  • 2019 data indicates that 47.4% employed were men aged 15 and over, 28.9% for women.
  • In TRNC data; 51.3% for all employees, 61.6% for men, 39.7% for women in 2019.
  • Employment amongst women and men differed with education level.

Having Children Under Age 3

  • In 2018, employment rate for 25-49 age group was 60.5%.
  • 90.4% men employed, 26.5% women employed.

Employment in Various Sectors (2020)

  • Agriculture: 25.8% women, 16.4% men.
  • Industry: 15.2% women, 21.6% men.
  • Construction: 0.9% women, 8.5 men.
  • Service: 58.0% women, 53.5% men.

Gender Discrimination in Professions

  • In women's service sector, non-administrative jobs are common.
  • Men are more often found in senior management and entrepreneurship.
  • Women face additional roles, such as care services and housework.

World Bank Entrepreneurship Survey

  • Women hold 25.4% of company ownerships in Turkey.
  • Only 5.4% of companies have female senior managers.
  • 21.9% of full-time employees are women.
  • Women's global entrepreneurship rate is 17%. Turkish rate is 15%.
  • Insufficient female representation in business decision-making.

Duration of Employment

  • Length of employment for women was 19 years, men 39.3 years in 2018.

Gender Pay Gap

  • Women receive lower wages than men at all education levels in survey 2018.
  • The gender pay gap in total is 7.7%.
  • The difference is greatest with vocational high school graduates at 28.8%.
  • Smallest difference was amongst high school graduates: 14.3%.

Women in OECD Countries

  • In OECD countries, women earn an average of 16% less than men.
  • In comparable positions, women earn 21% less than men.

Additional Factors

  • Being insured or registered in employment is not equally advantageous for genders in certain employment sectors.
  • 93.7% of women and 76.4% of men in the agricultural sector are informally employed.
  • 24.7% of women in non-agricultural sector are without social security.
  • Women's quality of life and social status are negatively impacted, with women frequently involved in poverty or vulnerable statuses (social and economical rights) in the World.
  • Participation in politics remains disproportionately low for women, even though legal rights were granted earlier than in many other countries.
  • Unemployment rate for women: 8%, men: 5.3%.
  • 2020 statistical report showing women's employment is mostly concentrated in the service sector in Turkey and other countries.
  • In the WHO's global survey 2019, the rates of female politicians and CEOs were substantially lower than equivalent male rates.

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This quiz explores various aspects of women's employment in the TRNC as of 2019. It covers rates of employment, sectors dominating female workforce participation, and wages, alongside the gender pay gap. Test your knowledge of women's roles in the labor market specifically focusing on educational background and social security issues.

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